Service Description

***30min and 60min sessions are follow up appointments. 90min sessions are needed for initial consultations*** Research has shown that regular Oncology Massage can and often does improve the quality of life for people with a history or diagnosis of cancer. While Oncology Massage does not treat cancer, it may reduce the side effects caused by conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and the symptoms of the disease itself. Oncology Massage may assist in reducing: - Pain - Anxiety - Fatigue - Nausea - Depression - Disturbed sleep The gentle techniques of Oncology Massage is safe at almost every stage in the cancer journey or while receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Oncology Massage therapists, like myself are trained to work safely with ports, catheters, stoma’s and wounds to ensure the treatment is comfortable and relaxing. Your treatment plan is designed to consider: - recent surgery - current infection - neutropenia- low white cell count-susceptible to infection - thrombocytopenia- low red count – may bruise easily These factors will determine the positioning and duration of your treatment.